Tax Principal - Private Client Services - Bellevue, Lacey or Tacoma, WA offices
Listed on 2025-10-26
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Finance & Banking
Tax Manager, Tax Accountant -
Accounting
Tax Manager, Tax Accountant
Tax Principal – Private Client Services
Locations:
Bellevue, Lacey, or Tacoma, WA.
Base Pay: $160,000 – $350,000 annually.
About CLA: CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm focused on wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With over 8,500 people across 130 U.S. locations, we create opportunities for clients, people, and communities. We build a culture that invites diverse beliefs and perspectives to better serve clients and each other.
Our Perks- Flexible PTO
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Mental health coverage
- Quarterly wellness stipend
- Fertility benefits
- Lead a team of tax and industry professionals to deliver compliance and consulting services, mentoring staff to understand clients and to deliver the firm’s services.
- Assume full responsibility for a book of business, including gift, estate, and trust tax planning and consulting services such as minimizing estate taxes, business succession, and asset protection strategies.
- Review and sign engagement letters; discuss assignments with clients and staff; approve fees.
- Review and approve work papers and client deliverables for trust, estate, gift, and high‑net‑worth individual income tax returns prepared by staff.
- Keep current on tax law changes.
- Actively develop new business and expand services to existing clients.
- Collaborate with CLA’s Wealth Advisory practice and other client professionals.
- Demonstrate commitment to the firm through a willingness to devote time to the practice.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Taxation, or related field.
- Current CPA licensure required (JD or EA may be accepted in lieu of CPA).
- 10 + years of public accounting experience in a tax role with a public accounting or professional services firm.
Compensation includes competitive wages based on geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge. The posted range is $160,000 – $350,000 for Washington. Factors may affect starting pay.
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Wellness at CLAWe focus on physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being, offering comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more. To view a complete list of benefits, .
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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